Available June 7 – 17, 2024
Description
Something different, something traditional: Join us for Mackinac Island’s 76th annual Lilac Festival – themed Petals and Pedals!
Since its inaugural event in 1948, the Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island has grown into a 10-day festival held in honor of the flower for which the Island is renowned. The lilac is a spectacular variety with a distinct history. In fact, some are more than 200 years old. The annual parade begins Sunday June 16th at 4:00pm so we recommend adding Sunday night to your weekend at a discounted rate.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All Grand Hotel Amenities
- Garden Tour
- Mackinac Island Activities
- Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
This Grand Hotel Lilac Festival Week Package is available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
Enjoy all activities happening around Mackinac Island. Some of the featured events include the Lilac Festival Parade, featuring Mackinac Island Businesses and Community Members, the Lilac Festival 10K run/walk, Coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, and the Mackin-Paws Parade. For more information about the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival and schedule, please visit the Mackinac Island website.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment,19.5% resort fee and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration, June 7 through 16, 2024.
It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 75th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk, horse drawn carriage tours, the Lilac Festival Grand Parade and much more.
More details to come! Be sure to check back with us!
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While you wait for the 2024 Lilac Festival, here’s a view of some of the early summer flowers adding their color and beauty to the month of June on Mackinac Island.
Lilacs in bloom on Mackinac Island – Click photos for slideshow view.
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Join us on Saturday, June 8, 2024, to kick off the 76th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss!
Lil’ Lilac Kid’s Race!
There will be a special event for young children starting at 11:45, at the school. Children will run on the lawn outside the school (either 150 or 300 yards, depending on age and ability), and receive a medal at the finish. Race registration includes a shirt.
Race Start and Distance!
Location
The Lilac Festival Run & Walk will start in front of Wyndamere Park on Main Street and finish in the Mackinac Island School yard. (The start is 5 Minutes from the school, so please allow enough time).
The Lil’ Lilac Kids Run will begin and end at the Mackinac Island Public School. Children will run either 150 or 300 yards on the lawn outside the school.
Starting Times
10K race start is 9:30 a.m.
Lil’ Lilac Kids Run start is 11:45 a.m.
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